Vendor Analyst

About the Role

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for data, forecasting, and operational efficiency? Join Fleet Farm as a Vendor Analyst and become the critical link between our suppliers, merchants, and inventory systems. You'll own the planning, ordering, and tracking of inventory across hundreds of SKUs - ensuring our shelves are stocked with exactly what our customers need, when they need it.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys turning numbers into action.

What You'll Do

• Partner with Suppliers & Merchants: Build strong relationships and align on financial plans, forecasts, and strategic goals.
• Forecast & Plan Inventory: Develop and maintain monthly SKU-level forecasts that align with business goals and demand trends.
• Drive In-Store Excellence: Analyze sales and inventory data to improve product availability, reduce excess stock, and boost service levels.
• Optimize Assortments: Recommend SKU and category-level changes based on performance, customer demand, and regional trends.
• Manage Product Life cycles: Support margin improvement by managing seasonal, promotional, and discontinued products.
• Enhance Supply Chain Efficiency: Identify cost-saving opportunities in transportation, order cycles, and flow paths.
• Own the Order Process: Create and manage purchase orders from supplier to distribution center to stores.
• Deliver Insights: Communicate sales, inventory, and service KPIs by SKU and store to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support Allocations: Execute store transfers and allocations to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time.
• Hit the Numbers: Achieve key performance metrics defined by executive leadership.
• Act with Integrity: Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive data with the utmost discretion.

What You Bring

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills - you're comfortable working cross-functionally with suppliers, merchants, and logistics teams.
• High attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
• Experience in demand planning, supply chain, or inventory management is a plus.
• Proficiency in forecasting tools and Excel (or similar analytics tools).

Why Join Fleet Farm?

• A dynamic and growing company with a strong Midwest footprint.
• Work alongside passionate professionals who are driven by teamwork and results.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for growth and development.
• Make a tangible impact on product availability and customer satisfaction.

Ready to make a difference in how products flow from supplier to shelf?
Apply now to join Fleet Farm as a Vendor Analyst and help shape the future of our supply chain!

Fleet Farm is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, gender, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Fleet Farm will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.

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